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Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program - Fall 2024
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa's local governments for the construction and improvement of public boat access facilities at lakes and streams.

Recreation
Special district governments
FY 2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)
$46,600,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 7, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce crashes through various innovative projects.

Transportation
State governments
Guardrail Safety Training
$500,000
DOT-FHWA (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2024

Date Added

Mar 16, 2024

The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for Guardrail Safety Training program that will result in the award of one (1) cooperative agreement award and the distribution of up to $500,000.00 in Federal funding over the life of the project. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. PROGRAM GOALS The goal of Guardrail Safety Training is three-fold:1. To provide technical assistance;2. To develop support materials for training activities; and3. To develop and conduct webinar trainings for roadway agency standards engineers/sections.Through the development of the products outlined in this cooperative agreement the desired outcome is improved guardrail design and installation.ADMINISTRATION GOALSThe FHWA seeks to fund tasks under this NOFO that advance the United States Department of Transportations National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The NRSS outlines the Departments comprehensive approach to significantly reducing serious injuries and deaths on our Nations highways, roads, and streets. This is the first step in working toward an ambitious long-term goal of reaching zero roadway fatalities.

Transportation
State governments
Admin & Operating, Mobility Management & Planning Projects
$16,299,972
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Transit and Rail
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Colorado for transportation projects that enhance mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and rural populations.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Local Bridge Program
$25,000,000
Washington State Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local agencies for improving the condition and resilience of their bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects.

Infrastructure
County governments
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, planning organizations, and tribal authorities for projects aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries for all users.

Transportation
County governments
Great Trails State Program (GTSP)
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Division of Parks & Recreation)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails within North Carolina. This includes paved trails, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and other types recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. One grant cycle will distribute $25 million in non-recurring funds. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, regional councils of government, public authorities, and nonprofits with local government support. Project types include planning and feasibility, design and engineering, acquisition, construction, and maintenance.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transit Ready NY Grant Program
$16,000,000
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides funding to counties, cities, and regional transportation authorities in New York to improve and modernize public transit infrastructure and services.

Transportation
County governments
Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP)
$101,800,000
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides capital for public and private entities to improve and modernize rail and port infrastructure in New York State, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and reducing emissions.

Environment
Small businesses
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and nonmotorized travel options.

Transportation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$200,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for recreational access and environmental stewardship across Oregon.

Recreation
County governments
FY23-24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI)
$2,385,440,210
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The FY 2023-2024 CRISI program, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The program is open to various applicants, including states, rail carriers, and local governments, and it focuses on a broad array of project types such as safety enhancements, congestion reductions, upgrades to short-line or regional railroads, and the development of new or substantially improved intercity passenger rail corridors. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $2.478 billion. The application deadline is set for May 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Projects must not only improve infrastructure but also enhance safety protocols, integrate innovative technology, and support economic vitality.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Driving PA Forward - DC Fast Charge
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation and operation of electric vehicle fast charging and hydrogen fueling stations in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies committed to improving air quality and promoting clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Innovative Finance and Asset Concessions Grant Program
$2,000,000
DOT-DOT X-50 (69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2024

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFACGP or the Program). Up to $57.72 million will be awarded on a competitive basis to assist eligible public entities in facilitating and evaluating public-private partnerships and exploring opportunities for innovative financing and delivery for eligible transportation infrastructure projects, including highway, transit, passenger rail, certain freight facilities, certain port projects, rural infrastructure projects, airports, and transit-oriented development projects. This notice will award funding from Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, and 2024. Eligible applicants for this Program are public entities that own, control, or maintain assets that could be developed into enhanced assets. Eligible assets are those activities that would reasonably be deemed eligible to receive a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan through the Bureau.

Infrastructure
State governments
KDOT Transportation Alternatives Program
$30,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, and tribal authorities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance public transportation access, and promote community development.

Transportation
City or township governments
NYSDOT Transportation Alternatives (TAP)
$7,000,000
New York Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and public agencies in New York State for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promote active transportation, and improve community mobility.

Transportation
City or township governments
FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Grants
$970,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Aviation Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible airport sponsors for modernizing terminal infrastructure and improving airport facilities across the United States.

Transportation
State governments
FY2025 High Priority Program Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states and territories for innovative projects that improve safety and efficiency in commercial motor vehicle operations through advanced technology and data systems.

Transportation
State governments
2024 States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)
$500,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Arizona Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
$100,000
Arizona Office of Resiliency (OOR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This program provides funding to Arizona local governments for projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and promote renewable energy initiatives, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Energy
City or township governments